Coaching futures debated ahead of college basketball preseason
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 1:36 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Coaching changes are a key focus as the college basketball preseason approaches. Discussions center around whether coaches like Pope will face scrutiny or if Izzo may retire. Predictions suggest various mid-major coaches could receive promotions as the season nears. These narrative threads shape expectations for the upcoming season and spotlight potential shifts in leadership across programs.
- •Pope's job security is under scrutiny as the season approaches.
- •Izzo's potential retirement remains a topic of debate.
- •Predictions include mid-major coaches receiving calls from larger programs.
- •The preseason is critical for establishing team trajectories.
- 2:22 PMESPN — The preseason coaching guide: Who's on the hot seat, retirement watch, next up?
"Will Pope be on the hot seat? Will Izzo retire? Which mid-major darling will get the call up? Our predictions.
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